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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.88, 33,555.12 and 14,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.88, 33,555.12 and 14,249.76 is: 19,665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.88 : 33,555.12 = 14,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.88/33,555.12 = 14,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.88x = 33,555.12 × 14,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.88x = 478,152,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,152,406.77/24,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.01

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